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This 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT 1300 Junior was produced on April 26, 1967 finished in Nero over dark red vinyl. It was exported to California later that year and is believed to have been owned in the desert near Edwards Air Force base. By 1972 this example was registered in Lancaster, California, where it was discovered and acquired by a marque enthusiast in November 2003. The car then changed hands several times, and in 2006 Chequered Flag sold it to a prominent collection in Ontario, Canada. The selling dealer recently took the vehicle in on trade and transported it back to Southern California. The seller worked with historic archivists Gemma Perrone and Valeria Falcone to verify originality and was provided with extensive information, a new Certificate of Origin, and a formal letter. Power comes from a 1300cc inline-four paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox, both of which are believed original as detailed below. This GT Junior is now being offered with factory accessories, the original bulb/fuse kit, some spare parts, and a clean California title showing that the car is a 1965 model.

According to the seller, the GT 1300 Junior was about 50 pounds lighter than the 1600cc Giulia GT, with a curb weight of just 2,050 pounds. This example retains its original lower rear wheel arches, a signature detail on early-production cars. The body has received one known repaint in correct Nero (901) lacquer, and the seller states that no signs of previous accident damage or corrosion repairs have been found. The finish is said to show a good luster along with numerous small-to-medium sized flaws, cracking, and crazing upon close inspection as highlighted in the extensive photo gallery below.

The car is equipped with its factory ATE four-wheel disc brake system, which is not fitted with a vacuum booster due to the early production date. The CMR pressed-steel wheels wear new Vredestein 165-series Sprint Classic “V” tires. Note the California black plate.

The trunk contains a rubber mat and 14” CMR wheel wearing a Pirelli Cinturato tire date-coded March 7, 1967. The factory jack and original tool kit with pouch are also present, and the seller claims that the spare tire well retains its original Nero paint.

To the seller’s knowledge the interior is stock and unrestored, including the seats and upholstery, early-style rubber floor mats, headliner, door panels, dashboard, trim, and all instrumentation.

Because this example was produced without a radio, a correct block-off plate is mounted and there is no external antenna. Flaws include some discoloration on the wood laminate dashboard along with a small hole in the headliner. A complete roll of correct headliner material is included. The odometer currently displays 23,222 kilometers (~14,500 miles), and total mileage is unknown.

This GT Junior is powered by a 1300cc inline-four, which has been maintained in stock specifications to the seller’s knowledge. The engine compartment is said to retain all factory fittings. Upon completion of the seller’s inspections and follow-on safety checks, a full fluid flush and filter replacement was performed, new spark plugs were fitted, the water pump was replaced, and the heater core/valve were overhauled. A recent cold compression test revealed 200, 195, 200, and 200 psi in cylinders 1-4 respectively.

The GT Junior came with the same fully synchronized 5-speed gearbox from the 1600 model fitted with a slightly shorter 5th gear ratio. Per the seller, the gearbox shows signs of having been opened and worked on recently, and all five synchros work well, even when cold.

While individual engine numbers were not recorded for these Giulias, a set of engine number tables were sent to the seller and are claimed to confirm that the engine number matches the production sequence. Likewise, the gearbox number falls in the correct sequence, so both units are presumed to be original. Additional factory numbers and stampings are highlighted in the photo gallery below.

The seller states that most of the undercoating and original preservative material remains intact. 15+ detailed undercarriage pictures are presented in the photo gallery below.

During the seller’s research, he worked with historic archivists Gemma Perrone and Valeria Falcone. A new Certificate of Origin was procured along with a formal letter confirming production/delivery dates and factory colors. Both documents accompany the sale and are also displayed in the photo gallery.

Along with multiple keys, the original fuse/bulb kit, and some spare parts, a US sales brochure is included with the sale. On the reverse side, there is a note saying “Collected at London Auto Show October 18-28, 1967,” followed by a stamp: FILE COPY PATENT LIBRARY AMA – DETROIT YEAR 1967 CODE A BOX 410a. Additional pictures of the brochure are in the gallery.